Considering Weight, the Most Expensive Transporting Mode Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

Considering weight, the most expensive transporting mode is:

• A) pipelines.
• B) railroads.
• C) trucks.
• D) inland waterways.
• E) airfreight.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute one good for another.

Wage Increase

An upward adjustment in the salary or earnings paid to an employee.

Utility Maximizing

Acting in a way to achieve the highest level of satisfaction possible with available resources.

Demand For Labor

The total amount of labor that employers want to hire at various wage rates, contingent on factors such as technology, the price of the goods being produced, and the availability of other inputs.